Streeting Quits, Paving Way for UK Leadership Bid
Wes Streeting resigned as UK Health Secretary, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer for his job as prime minister.
Streeting’s departure raises the prospect of an imminent leadership contest.
Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
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